News - Athletics Australia

Street party for Olyslagers with 2.02m high jump world lead in Lausanne

Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers equalled her Australian and Oceanian record with a 2.02m world lead to win a high-quality women's high jump competition at the Lausanne Diamond League.

Fri 30 Jun 2023

The Lausanne Plan | Australians Poised for Diamond League Success

The Diamond League is set to make its next stop in Lausanne, Switzerland with no less than 11 Australians serving it to the world’s best.

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Atnas Maeko crowned as the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Community Hero

Nestled amid the largely untouched Groote Eyelandt, athletics is breathing life into the spirits of hundreds of children, thanks to the tireless efforts of coach Atnas Maeko.

Tue 27 Jun 2023

Fired Up Across The Globe | Weekend Wrap

Across the globe and on Australian shores, Australia’s talent was on display over a week that included a world best, gold medals galore and achievements aplenty.

Mon 26 Jun 2023

Global gold in sight for Roeger with world’s best in hand

With just 13 days to go until the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, three-time Paralympian Michael Roeger has solidified himself as a threat for gold with a world’s best time in the 1500m T46.

Sun 25 Jun 2023

The Next Step | Clifford Bound for Paris World Championships

For close to a decade, Jaryd Clifford had 2020 vision. Devoting every step of his life to being crowned Paralympic champion in Tokyo, not a single stride was wasted on the thought of failure.

Thu 22 Jun 2023

Chloe Stevens Thriving in Women's High Performance Coaching Program

If you think you are busy, there is every chance Chloe Stevens has you covered. The mother of two and coach of many is one of 12 women currently undertaking Athletics Australia’s Women in High Performance Coaching program, tapping into networks and resources to elevate her 'second' family.

Wed 21 Jun 2023

2023 Chemist Warehouse Community Hero finalists unveiled

Amidst the dazzling performances of Australia’s star athletes exists a resilient and often unsung backbone that keeps the sport thriving.

Tue 20 Jun 2023

Big Names Fire on International Soil | Weekend Recap

Former Australian record holder Joseph Deng has charged to his fastest time in five years to qualify for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary as Australia’s jumpers leapt into hot form and Jake Penny starred on a weekend of eye-catching results.

Mon 19 Jun 2023

300 Days To Go: Australian Athletics Championships to take place in Adelaide in April

The pinnacle event of Australian track and field will make a triumphant return to Adelaide next year, with the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships taking place at SA Athletics Stadium from April 11 – 19.

Fri 16 Jun 2023

Records Crushed as Hull and Hoare Continue Middle Distance Momentum

Two Australian track stars have solidified Australia’s status as a middle distance force, with Commonwealth champion Olli Hoare and Tokyo Olympic finalist Jessica Hull both shattering Australian records at the Oslo edition of the Diamond League in the early hours of this morning.

Fri 16 Jun 2023

Australians to go the Distance | Oslo Diamond League Preview

Australia’s middle-distance resurgence will be placed under the spotlight at the Bislett Games in Oslo, as Jessica Hull and Linden Hall chase the Dream Mile and Olli Hoare targets big name scalps, while Jack Rayner returns to a happy hunting ground.

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Athletics team complete green and gold outfit for Trinbago 2023

A track and field squad of 25 completes the green and gold contingent set to compete for Australia at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Games.

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Aussies Set the Records Straight | Weekend Recap

From NCAA champions to an Australian allcomers record and the mountains of Austria, the weekend produced athletics action at its versatile best around the globe.

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Officials and administrators recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Athletics Australia congratulates three contributors to the sport on being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours over the weekend.

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Three Australian global medallists fire on the field at Paris Diamond League

A golden night at the Paris Diamond League saw three Australian women soar to the podium, as Nicola Olyslagers and Nina Kennedy secured big wins while Kelsey-Lee Barber clinched silver with just 70 days to go until the World Athletics Championships.

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Australia’s endurance legacy to shine bright in Budapest

The next chapter of Australia’s storied legacy in endurance events is set to unfold as Athletics Australia announces a line up of marathoners and 35km racewalkers bound for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary this August.

Fri 09 Jun 2023

Major Credentials Land in Paris | Diamond League Preview

The box office acts of Australian athletics are set to bring major credentials to the Paris Diamond League, led by Olympic bronze medallist and back-to-back world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber, Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers and World Championship bronze medallist Nina Kennedy.

Thu 08 Jun 2023